“It felt like a genuine warmth exists across the school with all pupils and staff smiling, chatting and at ease.” This was a particularly lovely piece of feedback we received recently from a family visiting The Oratory Prep School. And for us, it says so much about what makes our school special. We know…
What is Character Education? Character education is the deliberate nurturing of positive qualities that help children flourish both academically and personally. It focuses on four key sets of virtues: Intellectual virtues: Traits needed for discernment, reasoning, curiosity, and the pursuit of truth (e.g., critical thinking, resourcefulness, reflection). Moral virtues: Traits that allow people to act…
Junior parkrun is Coming to The Oratory Prep School! We are delighted to share some exciting news! The Oratory Prep School is working towards launching a brand-new junior parkrun on our beautiful 65-acre school grounds. Junior parkrun is a free, fun and friendly 2km event for children aged 4 to 14, held every Sunday morning….
Meet the Team Behind Sport at The Oratory Prep School Sport is a big part of life at The Oratory Prep School. From a child picking up a hockey stick for the first time to representing the school at national level, we want every pupil to have the opportunity to get involved, develop their skills…
A Message for Our Year 8 Leavers At the end of the Summer Term, we said goodbye to our Year 8 pupils as they left The Oratory Prep School and prepared for the next stage of their education. Before they went, members of staff recorded a message for each of them. The result is a…
A School for the Whole Family School life isn’t just about the children. Of course, they’re at the heart of everything we do, but over the years we’ve seen so many friendships grow between parents too. It might start with a conversation at the school gates, while watching a match or over a cup of…
A New Chapter for Art at The Oratory Prep School As another academic year draws to a close, our annual Art Exhibition provided the perfect opportunity to celebrate the creativity, imagination and confidence of every pupil whose work lined the walls. From vibrant paintings and detailed drawings to ceramics and mixed media pieces, the exhibition…
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Miss Megan Jones as Nursery Manager at Little Oaks. Many of our families will already know Megan well. As an established and much-valued member of our Little Oaks team, she has built strong relationships with our children and families and has become a familiar and reassuring presence…
The Oratory Prep School is delighted to announce a new partnership with Henley Hawks, becoming the Main Sponsor of the club’s thriving Mini & Junior section. The agreement, which runs until the end of the 2027/28 season, will see The Oratory Prep School logo feature on the front of the new Mini & Junior playing…
This morning we held our Founder’s Day Mass. St John Henry Newman founded our school and every year on 9th October we celebrate the date that marks his conversion to Catholicism in 1845. Five years ago he was canonised as a saint by Pope Francis. Today Fr Macnab told our pupils about the difference of…
